I’ll start off by saying, traveling between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Lilongwe, Malawi by bus is a long trip. In fact, it’s 1527 kilometers or 941 miles. This trip can be done in 2 full days of travel. It is best to plan for 3-4 days just in case you experience delays as we …
I absolutely love traveling in Africa. It is, by far, my favorite of the 6 continents that I have visited. Ever since my first trip, I was hooked. There’s just something addictive about the continent that I can’t explain. Sadly, Africa is also home to my least favorite country. In this article, I explain why …
Maasai Mara and Serengeti are two of the most popular game parks in all of Africa. Even though the parks are just across the border from each other, the safari experience is quite different. In this article, I list the pros and cons of going on a safari in the Maasai Mara Vs. the Serengeti. …
Lake Malawi is one of Africa’s Great Lakes of the Rift Valley. It lies between three countries, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. This guide is divided into three sections. First I explain, step-by-step, how to visit Lake Malawi from each country. Next, I list some of the best things to do at the lake. Finally, I …
In this guide I will explain, step-by-step, how to travel from Kigali, Rwanda to Arusha or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by bus. The journey is pretty straightforward though it is long and exhausting. This service just recently started operating. Before, the only way to travel between Rwanda and Tanzania would be a series of buses …
My phone was pickpocketed when I was riding a minibus back to Arusha after going on Safari in the Serengeti. It all happened pretty quick. There were at least three guys involved and I’m not sure exactly who took my phone but I have a pretty good idea of how they did it. I have …